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The Ultimate Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

A stack of freshly baked, gooey chocolate chip cookies sprinkled with flaky sea salt on a white plate.
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Follow this foolproof recipe to make bakery-style chocolate chip cookies that are perfectly soft and chewy with slightly crisp edges. This is the best homemade cookie you will ever bake.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips (optional, for extra gooey texture)
  • Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until fully combined.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips.
  6. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours, for the best texture.
  7. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each mound. For bakery-style thickness, press the dough balls down slightly.
  9. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly underbaked.
  10. Remove from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the tops with flaky sea salt, if using.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is a secret to achieving that perfect chewy center and preventing the cookies from spreading too much.
  • For richer flavor, brown your butter before melting it, then let it cool slightly before mixing with the sugars.
  • Use a mix of chocolate chip types, like dark and milk, for complex chocolate flavor.

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